Alberta Wildfire Risk High
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Albertans urged to be fire smart heading into hot, dry May weekend | Globalnews.ca
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The spring wildfire season is underway, when the winter snow has melted but the forest has yet to green up with leaves and spring moisture.
There are fire bans and restrictions in place across much of the province, both issued by individual municipalities and the province.
People are advised to be mindful of other activities that can trigger a fire which may not be top of mind.
Edmonton firefighters responded to 127 small brush or grass fires over the course of April .
The city is reminding people to be smart when using outdoor fire pits, barbecues, and other open flames.
A fire should never be left burning unattended.
Smoking materials like cigarettes should only be disposed of in deep, sturdy, non-combustible ashtrays.
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